Terms of Service (TOS)

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Drafty Cabin, a community built around Christian fellowship, wholesome discussion, and the joy of sharing ideas rooted in faith, nature, and good company. By using this site, you agree to uphold our shared values of charity, truth, and respect for human dignity, in the spirit of the Gospel and the moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.

Your participation in this forum is an act of trust. Please treat others as you would wish to be treated — with patience, humility, and goodwill.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using The Drafty Cabin, you agree to these Terms of Service and to our Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part, please discontinue use of the site.

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the site after changes are published means you accept those changes.

3. Purpose of the Community

The Drafty Cabin exists to foster discussion, learning, and camaraderie among individuals who value:

• Faith and family life
• Outdoor recreation, craftsmanship, and stewardship of creation
• Modesty, respect, and honesty in communication
• The pursuit of truth and beauty consistent with Catholic moral teaching

This is not an official organ of the Catholic Church, nor does it claim ecclesial authority. However, it aligns its community standards with Catholic moral and social principles.

4. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

• Refrain from posting or sharing material that is lewd, profane, violent, blasphemous, deceptive, or morbid.
• Avoid language that demeans, mocks, or unjustly attacks others, especially concerning faith, race, or personal dignity.
• Conduct discussions in a spirit of charity and truth, even when disagreeing.
• Respect the rights of others to share good-faith opinions.
• Not engage in spam, solicitation, or promotion of ideologies contrary to Catholic teaching (e.g., relativism, occultism, explicit material).

You also agree to abide by the laws of your jurisdiction and those applicable to this site's operation.

5. Content and Intellectual Property

You retain ownership of content you create and post on The Drafty Cabin. By posting, you grant The Drafty Cabin a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and archive that content for community purposes.

We may remove content at our discretion if it violates these Terms or the spirit of Christian morality and fellowship.

All other materials — including branding, site design, and editorial content — remain the property of The Drafty Cabin and may not be copied or reproduced without permission.

6. Moderation and Conduct

Moderators are entrusted as stewards of the community, not arbiters of belief. Their role is to preserve order, encourage virtue, and ensure discussions remain uplifting and charitable.

Moderators may:

• Issue warnings or reminders
• Edit or remove posts that violate the Terms
• Temporarily or permanently suspend accounts for persistent or grave violations

Disputes will be handled calmly and respectfully, but moderation decisions are ultimately final to preserve peace and integrity in the community.

7. Disclaimer of Liability

The Drafty Cabin provides a platform for discussion and fellowship but does not provide theological, legal, or pastoral counseling. All posts are the opinions of individual users and not official Church teaching unless explicitly stated.

The Drafty Cabin and its administrators are not liable for damages arising from:

• User-submitted content
• Technical interruptions or data loss
• Reliance on advice or opinions expressed by others

Use of the site is at your own discretion and risk.

8. Account Termination

You may delete your account at any time. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or disrupt the moral and communal atmosphere.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state in which The Drafty Cabin operates, interpreted in harmony with the moral law and the principles of truth and justice expressed in the Christian faith.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

📧 support@thedraftycabin.com